Microsoft gender-bias case to go ahead

A US judge has allowed a class action gender-bias lawsuit against Microsoft to proceed, despite the firm's request that certain claims be dismissed.
The lawsuit argues that a former system of performance review led to fewer pay rises and promotions for women in technical roles.
It was allowed to go ahead by US District Judge James Robart in Seattle, according to the Seattle Times.
Microsoft has denied allegations of discrimination.
In a statement, it said that it was committed to a "diverse workforce" and one "where all employees have the chance to succeed".
The case was... read more

Related news

A new generation of quiet supersonic aircraft has moved a step closer to reality after Donald Trump gave the go-ahead to plans for a quiet 'Son of Concorde'.
The plane, proposed by Nasa, is dubbed the Quiet Supersonic Transport (QueSST) low-boom...

Google's driverless taxis will soon take to the streets after being given the green light in Arizona.
Waymo, parent firm Alphabet's self-driving car unit, will launch a commercial ride hailing service similar to Uber's, using the automated...

The jury also said it had cleared Kleiner on a claim that the firm had retaliated against former partner Ellen Pao by "terminating" her employment after she sued in 2012.
But the judge said the majority in the eight-to-four vote was one...

A San Francisco jury cleared Kleiner Perkins in March of claims it short-circuited Pao's career because she is a woman, in a case that helped spark a wide discussion about gender at the centre of the U.S. technology industry.
Pao's spokeswoman,...

The plaintiff, Elaine Cyphers, contends that Toshiba America Inc pays women lower salaries and bonuses than men who perform similar work. She says the company steers women into lower-grade positions, and favors men in promotions.
She said this results...

The plaintiff, Elaine Cyphers, contends Toshiba America Inc pays women lower salaries and bonuses than men who perform similar work. She also alleges the company steers women into lower-grade positions and favors men in promotions.
Cyphers said this...